Turkey: Israel’s Attack on Samood Fleet Constitutes a Terrorist Act
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Anadolu Agency, Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the Israeli navy’s attack on the international Sumud convoy. The ministry described it as a “terrorist act” that endangers innocent civilians’ lives.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said this attack targeted civilians acting peacefully without resorting to violence. It exemplifies how Netanyahu’s fascist and militaristic policies, which have condemned Gaza to famine, extend beyond Palestinians alone and target all those resisting Israeli oppression.
The statement added that coordination has been maintained with other countries whose citizens participated in the convoy since Sumud’s departure.
it further affirmed that all necessary measures are underway to secure the immediate release of Turkish citizens and other detainees held by Israeli forces.
The ministry expressed hope that this assault will not undermine efforts toward achieving a ceasefire in Gaza. It also announced legal actions will be taken to hold those responsible for “this attack” accountable.
The conclusion appealed urgently to the United Nations and all relevant international organizations to take swift action to lift Gaza’s illegal blockade, permit entry of humanitarian assistance into the territory, and guarantee freedom of navigation.
Turkey’s Vice President Fuat Oktay condemned the assault as an illegal and brutal attack on Sumud’s fleet in international waters. He called it an affront against humanity’s collective conscience.
speaker of Turkey’s Parliament Mustafa Şentop also denounced the operation as a “blatant violation of international law and a crime.”
Fahrettin Altun, Communications director for Turkey’s Presidency, labeled Israel’s interference with this humanitarian mission as “a black mark” in history.
